DeSantis Wants Pro-Life Advocate Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka to Have Another Term

DeSantis Wants Pro-Life Advocate Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka to Have Another Term

Liv Caputo
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June 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis endorsed Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka for a third term in the state House of Representatives, Persons-Mulicka revealed Tuesday morning. "Jenna Persons-Mulicka has been a proven conservative for Lee County in the Florida Legislature and I’m happy to endorse her election," DeSantis said in a quote Persons-Mulicka posted to her X account. "Jenna […]
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DeSantis Cuts $100 Million in Funding for the Arts

DeSantis Cuts $100 Million in Funding for the Arts

Jim McCool
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June 18, 2024
Tourism and culture has been a huge cash grab for the state of Florida.  Now some worry that this might take a big hit after Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) vetoed additional funding for the arts. The denied funding would have given $100 million towards arts and cultural programs.  Arts Garage, a non-profit group, is claiming […]
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Buchanan Backs House Speaker In Calling for Passage of SAVE Act, Barring Non-Citizen Voting

Buchanan Backs House Speaker In Calling for Passage of SAVE Act, Barring Non-Citizen Voting

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
After reports from the New York Post demonstrated that 49 states in the Union are actively providing voter registration forms without the necessary proof of citizenship, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is calling for the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Chastises Scott Over Chinese Garlic Concerns, Backs Supporter of Domestic Socialism

Mucarsel-Powell Chastises Scott Over Chinese Garlic Concerns, Backs Supporter of Domestic Socialism

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
U.S. Senate hopeful and former House Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) poked fun at her political opponent Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for his distrust of Chinese garlic. Since late 2023, Sen. Scott has been adamant in warning the American people about “sewage garlic” being sent to the United States from China that has been grown using […]
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Salazar, Diaz-Balart, Gimenez Urge Cuban Official Denial of Entry

Salazar, Diaz-Balart, Gimenez Urge Cuban Official Denial of Entry

Daniel Molina
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June 18, 2024
Florida Republicans are joining forces to call on the Biden Administration to deny the asylum claim for Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a Cuban official.
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24 States File Brief Claiming Gag Order in Trump's Florida Trial is 'Wrong and Unconstitutional'

24 States File Brief Claiming Gag Order in Trump's Florida Trial is 'Wrong and Unconstitutional'

Liv Caputo
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June 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading 23 other states in accusing special counsel Jack Smith of trying to impose an "unlawful" gag order on Donald Trump during his classified documents case in Florida—where he faces 40 felony counts. "Once again, we are witnessing a prosecutor seek to keep the presumptive Republican nominee for […]
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Florida Democrats Invite Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett to Campaign in Sunshine State

Florida Democrats Invite Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett to Campaign in Sunshine State

Liv Caputo
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June 17, 2024
MIAMI, FL—Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a young, black Texas Congresswoman, has been heralded as the "campaign surrogate Biden needs," citing her progressive policies and bold approach to her far-right colleagues, and Florida Democrats believe her energy in an ever-reddening Sunshine State would speak volumes ahead of the November elections. Monday morning, Florida Democrats hosted a conference […]
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Carlos Guillermo Smith Wins State Senate Seat

Carlos Guillermo Smith Wins State Senate Seat

Daniel Molina
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June 17, 2024
After a stint in the House, Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) has found a new home in the state senate.
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US Coastal Waters Could be Named After Trump Thanks to Steube Bill

US Coastal Waters Could be Named After Trump Thanks to Steube Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 17, 2024
US coastal waters could be renamed after former President Donald Trump if an initiative by Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is enacted. Representative Steube introduced legislation to rename the US Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) into the ‘Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States.’ If Steube’s bill passes, any reference to the EEZ in […]
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Salazar, Balart, and Gimenez Request Biden Reject Visa Application of Cuban Official

Salazar, Balart, and Gimenez Request Biden Reject Visa Application of Cuban Official

Mateo Guillamont
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June 17, 2024
US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) are demanding the Biden administration refuse the Visa application of a Cuban official. Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a former Cuban prosecutor, is reportedly attempting to enter the US by seeking asylum. Sampedro is infamously known for requesting prison sentences for protestors participating in […]
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Seminole Tribe to Have Exclusive Betting Rights Until 2051, SCOTUS Decides

Seminole Tribe to Have Exclusive Betting Rights Until 2051, SCOTUS Decides

Liv Caputo
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June 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected casino operators' bid to break up a gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, effectively guaranteeing exclusive sports betting rights to the Seminole tribe. "The Seminole Tribe of Florida applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to decline consideration of the case involving the Tribe’s Gaming […]
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Scott Affirms He's 'Tried to be the Voice for Puerto Rico'

Scott Affirms He's 'Tried to be the Voice for Puerto Rico'

Daniel Molina
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June 16, 2024
In light of Senator Scott gaining further support from Puerto Ricans in the state, he affirms that one of his goals has been "to be the voice for Puerto Rico."
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Scott Blames 'Biden Appeasement Policy' for Russian Ships Fiasco

Scott Blames 'Biden Appeasement Policy' for Russian Ships Fiasco

Daniel Molina
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June 16, 2024
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) believes that it's a result of the "Biden appeasement policy." 
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US Aid to Rebuild Gaza Could be Prohibited Due to Mast Initiative

US Aid to Rebuild Gaza Could be Prohibited Due to Mast Initiative

Mateo Guillamont
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June 15, 2024
A provision within the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 would prohibit any allocated funds from financing reconstruction in Gaza. The US House of Representatives passed the NDAA after  Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) amended it to include the prohibition. Representative Mast justified the amendment by claiming any group controlling the […]
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Trump Says His VP was 'Probably' Inside Closed-Door Meetings Between House and Senate

Trump Says His VP was 'Probably' Inside Closed-Door Meetings Between House and Senate

Jackson Bakich
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June 15, 2024
Former President Donald Trump (R) spoke to Fox News following his closed-door meetings with House and Senate Republicans on Thursday. During that conversation, Aishah Hasnie questioned the former president on who would potentially appear as the VP on the Trump ticket. Since the Iowa Caucuses, Trump has stated that he already knew who would receive […]
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Service Members win big With FY25 NDAA Passage

Service Members win big With FY25 NDAA Passage

Daniel Molina
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June 15, 2024
House Republicans are cheering today with the passage of FY25 NDAA, a bill that prioritizes service members. The H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 bill passed with overwhelming support from Republicans. Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, […]
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Frost Demands Answers from Orange County Supervisor of Elections Ahead of November

Frost Demands Answers from Orange County Supervisor of Elections Ahead of November

Grayson Bakich
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June 15, 2024
As the November Presidential Election nears, the urgency of ensuring election integrity cannot be overstated. Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean's introduction of new measures has raised concerns among Florida Democrats, leading Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL), who represents the area in Congress, to provide a detailed explanation of these rules to prevent confusion and […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.14.2024—Was a Flight Site Breached by the Russians?—Gaetz's Opponent Speaks to Pro-DEI Groups—DeSantis Slams Biden's Handling of Russian WarshipsMuch More...

Last Squeeze?—6.14.2024—Was a Flight Site Breached by the Russians?—Gaetz's Opponent Speaks to Pro-DEI Groups—DeSantis Slams Biden's Handling of Russian WarshipsMuch More...

Liv Caputo
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June 14, 2024
FlightAware Site May Have Been Breached as Russian Navy Visits Cuba The popular airline tracking website FlightAware.com may have experienced a security breach on Friday. Upon logging in to check the flight status of a flight, The Floridian typed in the site's URL, and...READ MORE   Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "Having a person who […]
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